Middle Class Purchasing Power Remains a Challenge for Prabowo-Gibran Administration
Two years into the Prabowo-Gibran administration, Indonesia faces a challenge of declining purchasing power, particularly among the middle class, despite economic growth. Experts cite income growth lagging behind the rising cost of living as the primary cause, urging the government to implement policies that boost incomes.
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